作者: Stephan K. Haerle , Klaus Strobel , Nader Ahmad , Alex Soltermann , Daniel T. Schmid
DOI: 10.1002/HED.21447
关键词: Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinoma 、 Tonsil cancer 、 Neck dissection 、 Radiology 、 Medicine 、 Metastasis 、 Positron emission tomography 、 Epidermoid carcinoma 、 Cystic lymph node 、 Tonsillar Neoplasm
摘要: BACKGROUND.: Cystic lymph node metastasis (CLNM) is commonly found in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy detecting cystic from SCC between contrast-enhanced CT, (18)F- fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET), non-enhanced (18)F-FDG-PET/CT, and (18)F-FDG-PET/CT. METHODS.: Thirty-four patients with a undergoing pretreatment (18)F-FDG-PET/CT followed by neck dissection as standard reference were included. CT part, (18)F-FDG-PET assessed separately for correct N classification differentiation N0 versus N+. RESULTS.: Contrast-enhanced are equally accurate staging. Regarding pN0 pN+, superior (p = .017). CONCLUSION.: perform better than CLNM SCC. Therefore, scheduled we strongly suggest performing which not routine most centers. (c) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2010.